Open Access Case Report

High And Dehiscent Jugular Bulb in External Ear Canal: A Case Report

Isaac Montoya Hernández1* and Jesus Eduardo Cisneros Montelongo2

1Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Autonomous University of Coahuila, Mexico

2Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Autonomous University of Coahuila, Mexico

Corresponding Author

Received Date: October 19, 2021;  Published Date: November 09, 2021

Abstract

The high jugular bulb is the common anatomical variation of the jugular bulb in the temporal bone. Encounters with jugular bulb abnormalities during ear surgery are a rare but recognized problem. The case of a 60-year-old male with a subtotal dry eardrum perforation who underwent and elective tympanoplasty and unexpected brisk hemorrhage in external acoustic canal incisions is presented.

Keywords: Case report; Jugular bulb; Jugular bulb dehiscence; Temporal bone abnormality; Middle ear surgery; Tympanoplasty

Abbreviations: HJB: High jugular bulb; JB: Jugular bulb; CT: Computed tomography; ENT: Ears-nose-throat

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